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Monday, July 29, 2013

Training started Friday and what do you know?Energizer Bunny DID stay strong for her long run - she can glow!But not for long - as a trip to Boyce in the morn was soon after,84 miles on the bike? We'll shout from the rafters!Beautiful route and views with sometimes a wrong turn -Doing the loop a second time made it easier we did learn!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Team
Rabbit took a journey that was long and fun;
Hit
the road to Wisconsin for a lot of swim bike run!
Right
away on the road we saw something bizarre-
A man
wearing a bike helmet and driving his car?
In
anticipation of a long ride on the bike…

Happy Happy Pain Pain

Salads
at Subway at the Happy-Happy, Pain-Pain site!
To
pass the time we played a game:
Come
up with a song with every state's name!
We went a third of the way so for the night we
could stop.
The
GPS messed up and we ended up in a scary corn crop!
After a
call we sorted things out,
And made
it to the hotel without a doubt!

Wabbit Racing?

Next
day we hit the road again:
To our
final destination – Madison!
Made a
few stops along the way;
Same
Wendy's from three years ago, you don't say?
Finally made it into town and unloaded our stuff.
Then tried
to get dinner but it was kind of tough!
They finally
served us -- but it was awfully slow;
But we
waited it out for food, don't you know?
Then went
to the Walgreens to get some supplies;
Four gallons of water should be no surprise!!
Back
to the hotel and straight to bed!
Getting
rest so our legs aren't like lead!!
Next
morning to Lake Monona for a practice swim.
Took a
group photo with the girls on a whim!!
Into
the water for 1.2 -
T’was
a little choppy but we made it through!
Out of
the water and onto the shore.
Time
to change and get our bikes for a little more!
Met in Verona at the Rocket Bicycle Studio
shop.
Where
we got cool orange bracelets and a pre ride pep talk!
So
wheels up -- we are on our way!
It
sure is another beautiful day!!
Team
Rabbit headed out for the first loop of two.
There
were 4 major climbs we would have to get through!
Mount Horeb and 3 witches -- spelled with a "B"!!
And we
would have to go up them twice you see!
Energizer
Bunny saw a farmer who was hot!
Should
she stop and say hello? I think not!
Beautiful
scenery and a pretty blue lake;
The
color is unnatural and almost looks fake!
Turned
left on Stagecoach Road and rode it a ways -
Felt
like we were riding in one from the olden days!Conquered two loops then the ride was complete,Rolled back up to our car on the street!
Put on
our running shoes and went for a short run,
Then
it's official -- our training day is done!
As we packed
up to leave a girl stopped by to let us knowOur
rabbit tops and positive attitude picked her up when she was low!
We
drove the "stick" of the actual course on the way back --
We'll
be riding it on race day -- that's the fact, Jack!
Once
at the hotel we jumped in the pool --
The
water was great and felt really cool!
After
we cleaned up some food sounded nice-
We
headed to Ian's Pizza for salad and a slice!
Headed
back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep-
In the
am we run on the actual course- isn't that neat!
Next
day met up with the group at Monona Terrace --
Beautiful
day for a run- aren't we blessed!Rob from EVOTRI really made our day-
By
Carting around some water along the way!
We
took the wrong way up Observatory Hill --
Didn't
matter because our way was still a pill!
On the
way back the rabbits stopped at 7-11
One
bunny got a Slurpee and it was heaven!!
Some
people saw us and asked if we lost a bet!
No we
haven't -- at least not yet!
We
went on to tell them about the Rabbit team-
You
can find us on Facebook
or the Twitter stream!
Went
on our way to finish our run-
Dodging
peeps at the art festival
sure was fun!
Back
at Monona Terrace we dropped to the
floor…
Time
to do burpees just four and no more!
Finished up then said 'hi' to Rob from EVOTRI.
Thanked
him for the weekend and then we said 'goodbye'!

We did not lose a bet!

Stopped at our favorite Irish Pub for some lunch…
Did we
get comments on our ears? You bet -- a bunch!!
Then back to the hotel where we cleaned up.
Next it was time to pack up the truck.
Dropped
What's Up Doc off at the airport --
Her
journey home would be kind of short!
Energizer
Bunny and Silly Rabbit were in it for the long haul.
Stopped
for the night near an Indiana outlet mall!
These Rabbits
would not be staying to shop --
They
had to go on their way hippitty-hop!
So the WIBA weekend had come to an
end.
We bid
goodbye to all of our friends!EVOTRI sponsored this great event,
Made
our time in Madison so very well spent!
Definitely
got some good training done.
In
Rabbit style we had a lot of fun!

Monday, July 8, 2013

Team Rabbit headed down to PWFP,They
had a 50/3 brick to do you see!Seven times
on the scenic loop was the plan;We
completed that and then we ran!Energizer
Bunny got to see a domestic fight…And they
were on bikes - oh what a sight!The
main challenges were the bugs and the heat.But we
did our burpees and cartwheels - isn't that neat?!

Next day Silly Rabbit had
planned another brick!Less
than 24 hours after the other - isn't that sick?For
27/4 her legs would cooperate.
So no
more training? Just you wait...
ForSunday there's
a swim at Gunston Manor -
Over 2.4 miles Doc and Silly got much tanner!

But Energizer Bunny ran on
a mountain with her cousin LynnLet me
tell you all about it, where do I begin...What
goes up must come down; the same is true in reverseTwo
miles down, then two miles up – she made it, didn't need a hearse

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Team Rabbit did a race that was short and sweet,The Kick AST Sprint Tri can't be beat!Into the pool to swim 800 meters;But if you went short you wouldn't be a cheater!T1 was long we weren't in a hurry,Off we went in our bikes in a flurry!12 miles on the bike then back to the pool,We put on our ears and peeps thought that was cool!The run was a just short of a 5K;Since it was hot out that made our day!Then we were done and it was time for food.All 16 racers were in a good mood!Before the race we had used Body Glide;It was body glad when we went on the ride! Some special friends joined us today:Rabbittears Patti and Joyce came out to play!!Thanks to our hosts, Mike and Joe.You guys know how to put on a show!This event is a great tradition for the Fourth of July.Happy Independence Day and nice job on that Tri!!!

Monday, July 1, 2013

Silly Rabbit and What's Up Doc did a 48 miler
out of Harwood.Neither
they or their friends got wet and that was SO good!Lots
of motorcycles and puddles they did dodge.And
hopefully no gravel in their bike shorts did lodge!We
missed our friend the Energizer Bunny,As I'm
sure she would have found all the rubble very funny!!
Instead Energizer Bunny was off being lazyBut
not for too long - for that would be crazy!She
did get in the water and even walked a bit.When
it was all said and done she had to remove a tick!But in
just 10 days Team Rabbit will take a trip.Off to
Madison to bike and run; we'll even take a dip!!

Rabbits on the Web!

Team Rabbit is a small group of average - yet award winning - triathletes who love to put the fun in training and racing. With our rabbit ears worn when we run, along with our fun rabbit tops, we tend to stand out in a crowd. And - speaking of crowds - crowds of spectators seem to love us! So it's fun for the spectators, too. Look for Team Rabbit at a race near you soon!